January 2013

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Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Cubs Go Into Sell Mode, More Details on What They Want

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Cubs Go Into Sell Mode, More Details on What They Want

The Cubs want to up the night game total from 30 to 41, and want more than their currently-allowed three concerts per year.

Carlos Villanueva’s Deal isn’t in Jeopardy and Other Bullets

Carlos Villanueva’s Deal isn’t in Jeopardy and Other Bullets

Despite the massive delay in the signing, it’s clear that roster issues are the only hold-up.

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Alderman, the Mayor, and the Wardrobe

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Alderman, the Mayor, and the Wardrobe

The Mayor came out in general support of the Ricketts Family’s new plan, and the Alderman isn’t yet opposed to it … he just has conditions.

Episode 13 of the BN Podcast: The Rotation, the Renovation, and the Convention

Episode 13 of the BN Podcast: The Rotation, the Renovation, and the Convention

Is the rotation really better than last year? Is the Wrigley renovation funding plan really a good one? Was the Convention really a beer-assisted good time?

2013 Chicago Cubs Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

2013 Chicago Cubs Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

Six games are televised, and nine are on WGN Radio. Most of the rest you’ll be able to listen to on Cubs.com.

Reports: Braves Land Justin Upton in a Deal for Randall Delgado, Martin Prado, Zeke Spruill, and Nick Ahmed

Reports: Braves Land Justin Upton in a Deal for Randall Delgado, Martin Prado, Zeke Spruill, and Nick Ahmed

On its face, it looks like an extremely weak return for the Diamondbacks.

The 42-Man, er, 40-Man Roster Problem

The 42-Man, er, 40-Man Roster Problem

With Scott Hairston coming on board, joining Carlos Villanueva in roster limbo, the Cubs are going to have to clear some space.

Fergie Jenkins Doesn’t Sound Too Crazy About Sammy Sosa in the HOF and Other Bullets

Fergie Jenkins Doesn’t Sound Too Crazy About Sammy Sosa in the HOF and Other Bullets

“When numbers should be declining – they kept building for those guys. And it’s due to whatever they were putting in their system.”